NORTH BATTLEFORD — An enjoyable jazzy dinner and dance was held at the Kinsmen Band Hall Saturday night. Everyone commented how they enjoyed the evening and hope that it will happen again next year.
In the band is Regan Woytowich - baritone sax, David Dekker - alto sax, Chinley Hinacay - alto sax and band director, Stephen Carter - tenor sax, Jo Carter - piano, Don Tatchell - drums, Jack Tatchell -trumpet, Keegan Isaac trombone and vocals, and Taegan Isaac - bass guitar.
Hinacay said it was their first ever Big Band Dinner Dance Fundraiser featuring the North Battleford City Kinsmen Jazz Band.
The night was a catered event by the Blend, said Hinacay, featuring a candlelight dinner with some background accompaniment of some slow jazz tunes. followed by some more upbeat music by the jazz band in the second half.
"It was a great evening, it has definitely blown my expectations," said Hinacay. "It was a really fantastic event and I feel like it really brought the community together."
They will probably bring it back for next year, he said.